Top Chinese celebrity: Debuted from Running Man

Chapter 103: Hit Song, Popular Drama, High-End Luxury Endorsement
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You've read about her schemes, but you've never truly understood her girlish heart.

"I, Wu Ruyi, will definitely enter your heart and make you choose only me in this lifetime."

You've witnessed her ruthlessness, but you've never experienced her helplessness.

"I considered you my confidants, but in the end, you killed my two children!"

On TV,
A promotional video unique to Huangguo TV was playing, accompanied by a male voice narrating and a clip from the video.

Not to mention,
In this day and age, people watch it with great interest and don't feel embarrassed at all.

The two girls sitting on the sofa were doing the same.

"Wu Zetian! Bingbing is so beautiful and cool, she's the epitome of our leading lady!"

"Although it's very beautiful, I still think the old version was better."

"My mom's favorite actress is Liu Xiaoqing; she plays very powerful roles."

"I don't care if she's acting domineering or not, I'm just here to listen to the songs. I guess the younger brother's theme song will be played in the first episode?"

Xiao Kui and Xiao Xue, who has become a seasoned "Gu fan", chatted casually.

It wasn't that Xiaoxue abandoned her beloved Prince Chris Wu.

However, in her heart, she was placed second, with Gu Qing ranking first.

The main reason is still that the 'work' speaks for itself!
Popular celebrities' works may not be hits.
However, a constant stream of new works is necessary to retain fans and keep them engaged.

This is also an advantage for Gu Qing and Li Yifeng.

Their status is far inferior to that of Wu and Lu.

He debuted as a leading man in movies and has various high-end fashion endorsements.

But the problem is,

How many movies are produced in a year?

Add to that the investment that matches your top-tier status, and the search for actors who fit the male lead, and you can make at most two movies a year.

The total time they spend on screen will not exceed 4 hours.

But TV dramas are different.
Leaving aside the weekly updates,

The fans' discussions about the plot and their video editing alone are enough to keep them excited for a long time.

The same principle applies to variety shows.

Although celebrities may lose face by appearing on variety shows, they still become incredibly popular and generate a lot of public discussion!
This is not,

The day before the premiere of "The Empress of China," the show went on a buying spree for trending topics, with the top trending topic being: '#Gu Qing supports his brothers and sings the theme song.'

Gu Qing's two previous hit songs instantly raised the expectations of fans and some music listeners.

Some people who don't like watching TV dramas are sitting in front of the TV, ready to listen attentively.

at last,

The highly anticipated drama "The Empress of China" officially premiered on Thursday at 8 PM.

The production team didn't hold back and played the theme song of "Watching from the Sidelines".

"The ratings have broken 2.5! The ratings have broken 2.5!"

As soon as the song started,

The producer, holding a tablet and looking at various data, said excitedly.

The Legend of Wu Zetian was broadcast simultaneously by three television stations, so they were all mentally prepared for the initial ratings to break 1.7 or 1.8.

But now, just by playing the theme song, the viewership rating has reached 2.5, which is really too exaggerated.

"Wow, is this the support from top-tier fans?"

The ratings soared at a visible rate, rising with every blink of an eye, as exciting as a heart-pounding adrenaline rush.

Some of the people in the room were hearing Gu Qing sing "Watching from the Wall" for the first time.

The TV screen displayed subtitles.
The lyrics and sounds, imbued with ancient charm, easily draw people in.

Especially as the song reaches its climax,
"[In a fleeting moment, lifelike shadows float in the light, reflecting on the palace.]"
I mistakenly ask what year it is tonight.
Where do the lanterns of the graceful Hu Xuan dance now lie dormant?

Accompanied by countless stars illuminating the heavens!

"Holy crap, that's awesome!"

"Hao Ting? That sounds nice, doesn't it?"

"You're so out of touch. Ever since Gu Qing commented on this sentence on some website, it's become a popular meme among young people."

"If you look through the videos of current songs, you'll often see the words 'Hao Ting'."

"A single comment can become a trending meme among young people; these days, top influencers are a bit abnormal."

"We were even more outrageous back then, okay? Which young person didn't follow celebrities to learn how to dress?"

They were equally excited to discuss the lyrics.
Some people like the 'shimmering light reflecting on the palace'.
Some people prefer 'Snow-dyed Thousands of Blossoms'

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"It broke three!!"

After the song ended, the real-time viewership data exceeded 3 points.

"We're about to make history!!" Everyone started popping champagne to celebrate.

"No, it's falling, it's falling again!!"

At this moment, the emotions of the crew members are like the stock market in the A-share market, all the way down.

The theme song had just finished playing,

The live viewership at 3 PM plummeted dramatically, like a frame skipping motion, to 2.9…2.8…2.75…

Ten minutes later,
"1.85..."

The show's ratings have returned to their expected level, with occasional fluctuations, but currently remaining within this range.

It wasn't until the first episode finished airing and the second season started that the rating slowly rose to 2.0.

This is a world apart from the dreamlike '3.0' opening.

This scene,
"This commercial value is practically overflowing!"

This fueled the burning desire of the producers from both "Peach" and "Pants" to collaborate with Gu Qing!

"Screenwriter Pan, did you manage to contact Teacher Gu Qing, whom I asked you to?"

The producer of Taochang asked.

"Brother Wang, I did get in touch with him, but Gu Qing's agent replied that his artist is busy recording a program and can't find the time."

"I'm a screenwriter," said Pan with a pained expression.

Within the industry,
This means a polite refusal.

Given their status, it's already quite kind of them not to reject the call outright.

"If all else fails, have Bingbing or Li Chen do them a favor and make the contact."

"After all, if the drama can be improved, it will also benefit both of them."

The producers from both Taoku and Taoku discussed it and made a decision.

And with the emergence of "standing on the sidelines",
With Gu Qing's popularity and the overwhelming publicity surrounding "The Empress of China",

The song debuted on major music charts in just one night.

Gu Qing's fans went wild.
at the same time,

The content creators on Bilibili who specialize in ancient-style songs even sing and dance.

Since covering "Puppet Show," they have also benefited from Gu Qing's fans, with video views soaring.

Both sides helped each other, and everyone was happy.

then,

He hurriedly memorized the lyrics and practiced his singing, intending to strike while the iron was hot.

Gu Qing's trending topic has once again swept the internet.

Another well-known brand has asked him to be their spokesperson.

L'Oréal? Is it a luxury brand?

Gu Qing casually tossed the contract onto the table. "Tell them you won't sign it."

"Xiao Gu, why?"

Li Li was stunned. "This is a high-end luxury endorsement, something many A-list celebrities don't even get!"

"I know it's a high-end luxury brand, but the endorsement level they gave me is 'brand ambassador.' Is he just here to fob me off?"

"Xiao Gu, being a brand ambassador is really not low-level. Although you are the brand ambassador for Dior, it is only a mid-range luxury brand."

Li Li was extremely anxious and pleaded with the company, "The company definitely won't accept it."

"If the company won't accept it, then let them pick it up themselves!"

Gu Qing pinched the bridge of her nose, suppressing her anger. "Sister Li, if you're going to be so short-sighted, I don't think you need to stay here."

"I stayed here to relax, not to cause you trouble!"

"Right now, the competition for popularity among the four of us online is so fierce that our fans are all cursing at each other."

The lowest level of endorsements those three have taken is brand ambassadorship; you want me to take on a brand friend endorsement?

"Do you think I'm not worthy to be compared to them?"

"Does he think I have too many fans and is deliberately trying to cause them trouble?"

A single word awakened him from his dream.

Li Li slapped her forehead, annoyed, and said, "Xiao Gu, it's my fault. I was blinded by the high-end endorsements and didn't think of this."

"Remember, when you turn down an endorsement, be firm in your tone. They're the ones begging me to make money, not the other way around."

Gu Qing softened his tone and waved his hand.

The following evening
The first episode of Running Man premiered, and the ratings continued to be a huge hit.
Gu Qing's cosplay of Shiryu has once again topped the charts!

Instead of the fury L'Oréal felt at having their contract canceled, they sent out a new contract:
"L'Oréal Pro Brand Ambassador!"

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(End of this chapter)